Concerts

Sheffield City Hall

‘Outstanding‘, ‘gripping‘, ‘rousing‘ – just some of the superlatives used by critics to describe Chorus performances in the last two seasons, over which we presented concerts in Halifax, Manchester, Edinburgh, Middlesbrough, France, Germany and Sheffield. We sang with the Manchester Camerata, Royal Northern Sinfonia, Bruckner Orchester Linz, acclaimed organist Jonathan Scott on harmonium, three other Yorkshire choirs, two from France and one from Germany, and of course with the world famous Black Dyke Band. Last season we presented little-known works by women composers, a challenging work by Schoenberg, Philip Wilby’s new oratorio The Holy Face, as well as Bach’s monumental B Minor Mass, and choral favourite Messiah in Sheffield’s twin town of Bochum in Germany.

2019-20

It is with deep regret that we announce the postponement or cancellation of the remaining concerts for this season, due to the need to protect our members, musicians and audiences and in light of Government advice regarding the Coronavirus. We will post information about the rescheduled concerts as soon as we are able.

The coming season looks to be just as exciting, with a concert in the Bridgewater Hall and another visit to Bochum in Germany, in addition to the concerts in Sheffield, which will include a performance of Verdi’s magnificent Requiem.

New to classical concerts in Sheffield?

Sheffield is a very friendly city and classical concert-going tends to be easy and relaxed. Wear anything that you feel comfortable in. Some people dress up because they are attending the concert as a special celebration; others go in jeans and T-shirt – anything goes! However, to make sure everyone has a great evening, please

turn your mobile phone completely off before the concert begins

don’t video or record any part of the performance

don’t smoke anywhere in the building

arrive in good time; if you are late you may have to wait outside the hall for a while to make sure audience members aren’t disturbed, so you might miss part of the concert.

Before each concert at the City Hall (except the Christmas carol concerts), BBC Broadcaster Trisha Cooper invites the conductor, soloist, or musicians connected with the concert to chat about their lives and music. This informal talk offers a delightful look behind the scenes at the professional and private passions of the performers, with a chance for the audience to ask questions.

There is usually a fifteen or twenty minute interval about half way through the concert, and there is a programme that provides lots of information about the music and the performers.

Thank you to everyone from around the world for watching Jonathan's Town Hall Organ Concert today from the stunning Rochdale Town Hall. @RochdaleCouncil You can watch again here: https://youtu.be/0bEnrPci2tM

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We are a living musical tradition that is almost 1,000 years old & proud to be part of the #EnglishChoralTradition. We should be hopeful for its future, as Psalm 46 reminds us, but prepared to positively and proactively protect it for generations to come
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